The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-18
allow its committees to make ready their re-

allow its committees to make ready their re-
ports.
o'clock. Adjutant-general d. H. Hastings was
elected permanent chairman by exclamation
General Hastings's speech on taking the chair
was frequently interrupted by applause and
cheers At its conclusion the convention elect
ed long list OF vice-presidents and secretaries.
The committee on resolutions not being pre-
presentation of candidates for the nominations
of State Treasurer would be in order. and Sena-
tor Thompson. of Dauphiu. arose ana pre-
scented the name of Capt William b. Hart.
Senator Thompsons nominating speech was
very eulogistic of his friend.
The interesting event OF the day followed
Senator ThompsoD's presentation OF Capt Harts
name, when Representative Robinson. of Della
ware county, arose to announce the withdrawal
of Col. Thomas j. Crimson from the contest
for State Treasurer. Mr.. Robinson said st
would have been a genuine qualification to the
many friends OF Col. Crimson to have his name
appear before the convention. tits ordered other
wise, and a Republican. and representing him,
whose fidelity to the Republican party is an
example to every Republican OF Pennsvlvania,
and consulting the harmony which should pre-
eminently exist this year, desire to withdraw
tho name of COL Thomas Crimson and to state
that ne will give the same gallant support to the
gentleman who has been nominated" As soon
az Mr. Robinson had concluded his speech David
II. Lane moved that Capt. Hart be nominated
by reclamation. which was agreed to.
The Chair then announced that the next bust
ness before the convention was the nomination
OF a candidate for Supreme Judge. and Simon
Gratz presented the name of Judge James T.
Mitchell of Philadelphia.
Gen. Miles nominated Judge Henry W. Will
Jams
f. j. Edwards of Schuylkill, presented the
name of T. II. Green, of Pottsvile. The con-
venton then proceeded to a ballot, with the fol-
lowing result: Williams, 148; Mitchell, Sc;
Green, 6. Green's votes subsequently
transferred to Williams, and behalf of the
Philadelphia delegation, William r. Leeds
moved that the nomination of Judge Williams
be made unanimous. which was agreed to.
The candidates having been nominated And
rev Robertson, of Pittsbure. as chairman of the
committee resolutions presented the plat
form, which was adopted. The platform in
dorses the State governments; advocates protect
i've tariff and restriction of immigration: favors
bounties upon exports in American bottoms; de-
clares in favor of dependent pension bill; ar
raigns the national administration for
general mpecility; advocates primary
elections for nominating candidates for
Congress and the State Senate. and includes a
plank extending the profound sympathy of the
Republicans of Pennsylvania, to Gladstone and
Parnell The following is the closing portion OF
the seventh plank in the platform: THE Repub-
licans of Pennsylvania, the native State of Hon.
James G. Blaine. will view with pleasure his
nomination for the presidency in the campaign
of 1888. Accident cannot abate the love of a
great party nor the admiration OF great people
for q statesman true alike to his convictions and
to his country"
At 2 p. NJ. the convention adjourned with
three cheers for the ticket.